US Bridges

I65 Sbl over Peavy Creek

Fair

Butler County, Alabama · 0.8 MI S of Al 10 · Structure no. 009257

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
306 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
12,995
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I65 Sbl over Peavy Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying I65 Sbl over Peavy Creek in Butler County, Alabama. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 12,995 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,463 by 2033. The structure is 306 ft (93.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI65 Sbl
CrossesPeavy Creek
Location0.8 MI S of Al 10
RouteInterstate 65
CountyButler County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.81101, -86.66743
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length306 ft (93.3 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,995 (2013)
Projected traffic16,463 by 2033
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I65 Sbl over Peavy Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is I65 Sbl over Peavy Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does I65 Sbl over Peavy Creek carry?

About 12,995 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is I65 Sbl over Peavy Creek?

The structure is 306 ft (93.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns I65 Sbl over Peavy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.